Minimalism & Extravagance Go Hand In Hand

We live in a time where being extravagant, over the top or even “extra” is the IN thing. However, you can be extravagant and pair it with minimalism as well in everyday life! Every day we hear another friend or acquaintance talking about “downsizing” or “going through things”. It almost seems like minimizing is the new up and coming trend happening when it comes to home decor. Everywhere you see magazines talking about how to down size and organize! All of the pictures they have of the home sections are beautiful, however, not over the top. You can have a gorgeous home without having every nook and cranny filled!

Decorating a home can be a crazy experience! You want to make it look perfect, yet be practical. Well, now less is more! Filling up your house with so many things doesn’t mean it can’t be extravagant! Simple decorating is all it takes! For instance, instead of having a ton of furniture in your living room like book shelves, coffee table and end tables, you can take some of it out! Add tall lamps that sit on the floor instead of an end table and have a small coffee table instead. You can add extravagance to the room by adding lush curtains or rug, gorgeous artwork to the walls and a couple of decorative pillows to the couches and chairs. You can also get unique pieces that are hand carved or handmade to add extravagance.

Another trend that is crazing the nation are “Tiny Houses”! I have to say, I have a lot of respect for someone who can keep their entire lives in a house that is between 100 and 400 square feet!! Now I know what you’re thinking, yes you can have an amazingly extravagant home that is 400 square feet! There may not be many rooms in these tiny homes, however they have everything you could need from closet space to space for guests to stay! They are beautiful on the inside and out and the perfect way that minimalism and extravagance can be combined! Look at these gorgeous houses! Don’t they make you just want to downsize?!

Other people may take the minimalist approach when it comes to fashion! You can dress up a simple dress with the perfect accessory! Some of the best pieces to make an outfit extravagant isn’t the outfit itself, it an accessory! You can add a necklace to an outfit to dress up a top that is plain! From a simple chain with a small pendant to a full on bib looking necklace, you can’t go wrong! Another way to add some extravagance to an outfit is a purse! Whether you’re a fan of name brands or something fun you can add pizzazz to the simplest outfit!!

Everyday gestures can also be simple, yet over the top. Have you ever given or received flowers?! From the receiving end, I have to say it feels amazing to get flowers!! I could get a single rose and be over the moon with it! Roses are a classic way to add a smile to someones face! From saying “I love you” to “You did an amazing job” they are the perfect way to add some extravagance to someones day, and house decor!!

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